Events
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June CCGA Coordinating Meeting – Zoom
ZoomPlease join us for our monthly coordinating meeting. Representatives from all the working groups come together to coordinate our actions. All community gardeners and supporters are invited to attend. CCGA coordinating meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month, except for July & …
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Grant Writing 101 – Zoom
ZoomUniversity of IL Extension Cook County and Chicago Food Policy Action Council are co-hosting two programs on grant writing. While these programs are geared specifically to prepare applicants for the Good Food Purchasing Initative Community Fund, all are welcome to attend. You may register for one or both …
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Tools and Tech Field Day – Matteson
SoSuCo South Suburban Cook Co. Demonstration and Research Farm at Prairie State College MAC 4821 Southwick Drive,, Matteson, IL, United StatesTools and Tech for Tight Spaces Extension staff will demonstrate research results and experiences with irrigation and fertigation systems, and also showcase other tools used at the SoSuCo Farm. Proud to have Ben Jaffe of Earthlore Farm and Northern IL Young Farmers joining us to …
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Art in the Garden (Walk) – Pullman
The Historic Pullman Garden Club presents Art in the Garden, Sat. June 27, 2026, from 10 am to 4 pm. This year’s Garden Walk showcases art in our personal and public landscapes. Artists from Urban Sketchers Chicago will work en plein air throughout the tour in our public gardens. In addition, the …
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Peace & Healing Festival – Austin
Bethel New Life Peace & Healing Festival Thursday, July 2, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at Bethel New Life's Mildred Wiley Wellness Campus, 1140 North Lamon Ave., Chicago, IL 60651. The Peace & Healing Festival is a community-centered celebration designed to promote wellness, connection, …
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Edgewater Glen Association Garden Walk
Edgewater Glen Neighborhood Chicago, United StatesEnjoy the creativity of our local gardeners in this compact, easily walkable far north side city neighborhood which has been holding this event since 1973. Plenty of free street parking available. Held rain or shine. Starting point and maps at 1354 W. Norwood (6000N), Chicago …
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Swede Midge and IPM Field Day – Bronzeville
Tiny Pests, Small Spaces July 21, 6- 8 pm Windy City Harvest's Legends Incubator Farm, 4431 S Federal Street, Chicago, IL Dr. Kacie Athey, Illinois Extension Pest Management Specialist, will share the latest research on swede midge and how to detect and manage these …
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Food Safety/Wash Pack Field Day – Bronzeville
Produce Safety in the City August 20, 5:30 - 7:30 pm Just Roots Saint James Community Farm 2936 S Wabash Ave, Chicago IL Explore practical strategies for reducing contamination risks—from harvest and washing to cooling, packing, and storage—using space‑efficient systems suited to urban farms. Extension educators and …
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September CCGA Coordinating Meeting
Please join us for our monthly coordinating meeting. Representatives from all the working groups come together to coordinate our actions. All community gardeners and supporters are invited to attend. CCGA coordinating meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month, except for July & …
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October CCGA Coordinating Meeting
Please join us for our monthly coordinating meeting. Representatives from all the working groups come together to coordinate our actions. All community gardeners and supporters are invited to attend. CCGA coordinating meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month, except for July & …
